Sales Maven Podcast with Nikki Rausch
Boost Your Confidence and Close More Sales

You can create sales success without feeling pushy and without fear of rejection.
Nikki Rausch will tell you how. She is a sales strategist and coach with more than 25 years of sales experience and is master certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming — this a radically different approach to selling.
It’s a no sleaze, no slime, and no stress approach to building your business.
*The Sales Maven podcast does not accept guest pitches.
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The Discovery Call Framework That Prevents Free Coaching
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Sales Call Closing Techniques: Why Clear Endings Make Sales Conversations Feel Safer
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Building Confidence in Business: Why Your Brain Lies After Sales Calls and What to Do Instead
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From DMs to Real Conversations – The Relationship-Based Way to Use LinkedIn
How would your business change if you could consistently start real conversations with the right people instead of waiting for leads to find you? …
The Truth About Concessions: How Smart Sellers Adjust Pricing in Value-Aligned Ways Without Feeling Taken Advantage Of
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3 Sales Shifts Entrepreneurs Need in 2026 for More Confident Client Conversations
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